BRENDA GOMEZ-RIVERA
Bradford,ON
Summary
Proven educational leader with a track record of fostering collaborative learning and teaching excellence. Spearheaded partnerships and innovative course designs, enhancing student engagement and academic success. Skilled in faculty mentoring and educational leadership, consistently achieving improved learning outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Faculty & Academic Coordinator
Colombian Naval Academy
08.2018 - Current
- Established partnerships with community organizations, creating relevant learning experiences for students and fostering relationships among stakeholders.
- Conducted regular meetings with department staff members to discuss academic progress updates or address any issues that arose during the semester.
- Fostered a dynamic learning environment by maintaining well-organized, inviting, and interactive classroom spaces.
- Served as academic coordinator, overseeing the design and implementation of interdisciplinary courses for various programs.
Early Childhood Educator
Cincinnati Lingua
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Service Leader
Berlitz Colombia S.A
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Handled escalated customer complaints professionally, resolving situations in a manner that satisfied both parties whenever possible.
- Promoted teamwork within the department, leading to improved collaboration and greater overall effectiveness.
- Mentored junior team members in best practices for excellent customer service delivery, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and growth.
- Established a high level of trust with clients by consistently delivering on commitments and maintaining open lines of communication.
Teacher & Academic Coordinator
Berlitz Colombia S.A
06.2013 - 10.2016
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Linguistics
International Iberoamerican University
Campeche, Mexico02.2024
College Certificate - Business Management
Defense Language Institute
San Antonio, Texas10.2022
College Diploma - Second Language Education
Fundación Universitaria Colombo Internacional
Cartagena, Colombia10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Fundación Universitaria Colombo Internacional
Cartagena, Colombia03.2017
Skills
- Teaching Excellence
- Faculty Mentoring
- Collaborative learning
- Educational leadership
- Course Planning
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Faculty & Academic Coordinator
Colombian Naval Academy
08.2018 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Cincinnati Lingua
06.2017 - 08.2019
Service Leader
Berlitz Colombia S.A
10.2016 - 07.2017
Teacher & Academic Coordinator
Berlitz Colombia S.A
06.2013 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Applied Linguistics
International Iberoamerican University
College Certificate - Business Management
Defense Language Institute
College Diploma - Second Language Education
Fundación Universitaria Colombo Internacional
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Fundación Universitaria Colombo Internacional
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